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  • The Canyon's carbon seatposts offer plenty of fore-aft adjustment.

    The Canyon's carbon seatposts offer plenty of fore-aft adjustment.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Campagnolo Ghibli rear disc wheel is a long-familiar sight.

    The Campagnolo Ghibli rear disc wheel is a long-familiar sight.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Di Luca's bike was clearly labeled as a 'Prototype 1D' though its shape bears a strong resemblence to De Rosa's current Kron Formula. Updated fiber lay-up schedules and fiber types likely yield a lighter and stiffer version than what is currently available.

    Di Luca's bike was clearly labeled as a 'Prototype 1D' though its shape bears a strong resemblence to De Rosa's current Kron Formula. Updated fiber lay-up schedules and fiber types likely yield a lighter and stiffer version than what is currently available.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The slight ridge on the front of the head tube adds an interesting visual element.

    The slight ridge on the front of the head tube adds an interesting visual element.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes-Farnese Vini) rode this De Rosa in the opening team time trial of this year's Giro d'Italia

    Danilo Di Luca (LPR Brakes-Farnese Vini) rode this De Rosa in the opening team time trial of this year's Giro d'Italia

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Conventional threaded bottom bracket cups are fixed to the bottom end.

    Conventional threaded bottom bracket cups are fixed to the bottom end.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Katusha team sponsor Campagnolo still don't have 11-speed bar-end shifters available so riders are forced to use older equipment.

    Katusha team sponsor Campagnolo still don't have 11-speed bar-end shifters available so riders are forced to use older equipment.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cables are neatly secured behind the stem.

    Cables are neatly secured behind the stem.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Tektro front brake is tucked behind the fork crown.

    The Tektro front brake is tucked behind the fork crown.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Katusha riders took Ridley's stunning Dean aero machines to a strong sixth place finish.

    Katusha riders took Ridley's stunning Dean aero machines to a strong sixth place finish.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Ribbons like the ones mounted to the back of the Katusha riders' helmets are normally used to visualize airflow off of trailing edges but we're not sure why the team would be interested in such a thing just before a team time trial.

    Ribbons like the ones mounted to the back of the Katusha riders' helmets are normally used to visualize airflow off of trailing edges but we're not sure why the team would be interested in such a thing just before a team time trial.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Katusha riders apparently have little to worry about come July 1 as these Deda bars easily fall within the UCI's 3:1 aspect ratio rule.

    Katusha riders apparently have little to worry about come July 1 as these Deda bars easily fall within the UCI's 3:1 aspect ratio rule.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • ISD also look to be using a new Roval carbon tubular wheelset on the road.

    ISD also look to be using a new Roval carbon tubular wheelset on the road.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Di Luca stands just 1.74m (5' 8") tall so there isn't that much integrated seatmast sticking out of the frame.

    Di Luca stands just 1.74m (5' 8") tall so there isn't that much integrated seatmast sticking out of the frame.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Milram team bikes were fitted with SRAM Red cranksets and time trial-specific chainrings.

    The Milram team bikes were fitted with SRAM Red cranksets and time trial-specific chainrings.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Focus developed Milram's time trial bikes with the help of famed aero bike designer Andy Walser.

    Focus developed Milram's time trial bikes with the help of famed aero bike designer Andy Walser.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Silence-Lotto's Canyon time trial bikes were fitted with speedy-looking Mavic Io wheels.

    Silence-Lotto's Canyon time trial bikes were fitted with speedy-looking Mavic Io wheels.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Silence-Lotto is using Canyon's Speedmax CF Pro for this year's time trials.

    Silence-Lotto is using Canyon's Speedmax CF Pro for this year's time trials.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Like most teams sponsored by Campagnolo, Silence-Lotto have to use older equipment since there are still no 11-speed bar-end shifters available.

    Like most teams sponsored by Campagnolo, Silence-Lotto have to use older equipment since there are still no 11-speed bar-end shifters available.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Silence-Lotto's Christophe Brandt apparently prefers a widely set bar position.

    Silence-Lotto's Christophe Brandt apparently prefers a widely set bar position.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear jaws are borrowed from the current PD-7810 pedal hence the misleading part number.

    The rear jaws are borrowed from the current PD-7810 pedal hence the misleading part number.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The basic shape of this prototype Dura-Ace pedal is similar to the existing model but carbon fiber bodies shave 40g per pair.

    The basic shape of this prototype Dura-Ace pedal is similar to the existing model but carbon fiber bodies shave 40g per pair.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new carbon body looks like it may be slightly lower profile than the current aluminum one.

    The new carbon body looks like it may be slightly lower profile than the current aluminum one.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Rabobank's mechanics came up with this solution for a computer mount.

    Rabobank's mechanics came up with this solution for a computer mount.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This Milram rider came up with his own solution for adding a bit of grip to the nose.

    This Milram rider came up with his own solution for adding a bit of grip to the nose.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Milram frames feature especially sharp trailing edges.

    The Milram frames feature especially sharp trailing edges.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The team's aero frames are temporarily fitted with alternate brakes since the SRAM Red caliper's stiffening brace doesn't currently fit beneath the trailing edge of the seat stay wishbone. The team says future frames will be modified appropriately.

    The team's aero frames are temporarily fitted with alternate brakes since the SRAM Red caliper's stiffening brace doesn't currently fit beneath the trailing edge of the seat stay wishbone. The team says future frames will be modified appropriately.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Milram's Lightweight Obermayer front wheels sported an eye-catching white finish.

    Milram's Lightweight Obermayer front wheels sported an eye-catching white finish.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The carbon rims are clearly labeled as 'Handbuilt by DT Swiss'.

    The carbon rims are clearly labeled as 'Handbuilt by DT Swiss'.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Vision only just launched their new wheel line at Sea Otter but they're already making an appearance at the Giro d'Italia with the ISD team.

    Vision only just launched their new wheel line at Sea Otter but they're already making an appearance at the Giro d'Italia with the ISD team.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Giro d'Italia also provided a good opportunity for the Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli riders to exercise their Guerciotti time trial bikes.

    The Giro d'Italia also provided a good opportunity for the Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli riders to exercise their Guerciotti time trial bikes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Team sponsor Cole Products supplied the Fuji-Servetto team with their uniquely shaped Shuriken Lite T-85 front wheels for the opening team time trial.

    Team sponsor Cole Products supplied the Fuji-Servetto team with their uniquely shaped Shuriken Lite T-85 front wheels for the opening team time trial.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Wrapping the cables together helps keep them out of the wind.

    Wrapping the cables together helps keep them out of the wind.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Mounting the rear brake down below makes for a cleaner and more aerodynamic rear end.

    Mounting the rear brake down below makes for a cleaner and more aerodynamic rear end.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The P4's rear brake is tucked inside the chain stays.

    The P4's rear brake is tucked inside the chain stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cerv

    Cerv

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  • The team apparently have enough faith in Rotor's new crankarm design to switch back to the Spanish company for the Giro. Most of the riders were on the elliptical Q-Rings as well though Konovalovas opted for round FSA chainrings.

    The team apparently have enough faith in Rotor's new crankarm design to switch back to the Spanish company for the Giro. Most of the riders were on the elliptical Q-Rings as well though Konovalovas opted for round FSA chainrings.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cerv

    Cerv

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cerv

    Cerv

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Barloworld set off for the team time trial start of this year's Giro d'Italia aboard the Bianchi D2.

    Barloworld set off for the team time trial start of this year's Giro d'Italia aboard the Bianchi D2.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The seatmast head on Barloworld's Bianchi D2 is rather chunky-looking and also leaves the top of the seat tube completely open to the elements.

    The seatmast head on Barloworld's Bianchi D2 is rather chunky-looking and also leaves the top of the seat tube completely open to the elements.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Long trailing edges on the fork supposedly smooth airflow coming off the back of the crown.

    Long trailing edges on the fork supposedly smooth airflow coming off the back of the crown.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Bianchi say the port in the chain stays add stiffness relative to a standard solid outer surface.

    Bianchi say the port in the chain stays add stiffness relative to a standard solid outer surface.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Fuji-Servetto riders are currently equipped with Oval Concepts aero bars but that will certainly change come July 1 when the UCI begin to more strictly reinforce their equipment rules.

    Fuji-Servetto riders are currently equipped with Oval Concepts aero bars but that will certainly change come July 1 when the UCI begin to more strictly reinforce their equipment rules.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Fuji-Servetto riders piloted their rather flamboyant Fuji D-6 machines around Lido di Venezia but were unfortunately still the slowest on the day.

    Fuji-Servetto riders piloted their rather flamboyant Fuji D-6 machines around Lido di Venezia but were unfortunately still the slowest on the day.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear brake is shielded within a radically shaped seat stay assembly but the tight confines require some rather convoluted cable routing.

    The rear brake is shielded within a radically shaped seat stay assembly but the tight confines require some rather convoluted cable routing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Dura-Ace Di2 shifters are little more than pairs of buttons housed in aerodynamic pods.

    The Dura-Ace Di2 shifters are little more than pairs of buttons housed in aerodynamic pods.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Another set of shifters out on the base bar lets Zabriskie shift in a variety of hand positions.

    Another set of shifters out on the base bar lets Zabriskie shift in a variety of hand positions.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • fi'zi:k's Ares saddle is a time trial analogue of their latest Antares road model.

    fi'zi:k's Ares saddle is a time trial analogue of their latest Antares road model.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A retrofitted barrel adjuster provides more breathing room for the Dura-Ace 7800 caliper in the Felt DA's recessed brake pocket.

    A retrofitted barrel adjuster provides more breathing room for the Dura-Ace 7800 caliper in the Felt DA's recessed brake pocket.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Garmin-Slipstream's time trial bikes featured new chain watchers from K-Edge. According to team mechanics, it works quite well.

    Garmin-Slipstream's time trial bikes featured new chain watchers from K-Edge. According to team mechanics, it works quite well.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Dave Zabriskie (Garmin-Slipstream p/b Chipotle) used his usual Felt DA during the opening team time trial but now it's been equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

    Dave Zabriskie (Garmin-Slipstream p/b Chipotle) used his usual Felt DA during the opening team time trial but now it's been equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zabriskie's rear disc paid homage to Captain America. Zabriskie is well known to be a big fan of comic books and related paraphenalia.

    Zabriskie's rear disc paid homage to Captain America. Zabriskie is well known to be a big fan of comic books and related paraphenalia.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Team mechanics had previously used an array of zip ties to create a makeshift computer mount but this new revision - made from a scrapped bottle cage - is more secure.

    Team mechanics had previously used an array of zip ties to create a makeshift computer mount but this new revision - made from a scrapped bottle cage - is more secure.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • We normally expect to see mechanics lube riders' chains with grease on wet days but Zabriskie's chain is similarly coated for Stage 1's warm and dry conditions.

    We normally expect to see mechanics lube riders' chains with grease on wet days but Zabriskie's chain is similarly coated for Stage 1's warm and dry conditions.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zabriskie showed up to the Giro with Shimano's new Dura-Ace Di2 electronic group and the extra wires create a veritable rat's nest behind the stem.

    Zabriskie showed up to the Giro with Shimano's new Dura-Ace Di2 electronic group and the extra wires create a veritable rat's nest behind the stem.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Garmin-Slipstream are yet another team that will be impacted by the UCI's stated July 1 grace period end for illegal aero equipment.

    Garmin-Slipstream are yet another team that will be impacted by the UCI's stated July 1 grace period end for illegal aero equipment.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 85mm-deep Cole rim features spirally oriented creases on each side that presumably reduce drag.

    The 85mm-deep Cole rim features spirally oriented creases on each side that presumably reduce drag.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Ag2r's BH Global Concept machines sit waiting and ready for the start of the Giro d'Italia.

    Ag2r's BH Global Concept machines sit waiting and ready for the start of the Giro d'Italia.

    Photo credit © James Huang